Desert Sunset Triangle Shawl Knit Kit
Desert Sunset Triangle Shawl Knit Kit
A generous garter stitch triangle with flowing cotton colour and a soft, light drape. One kit makes one shawl, approximately 160 cm across and 75 cm deep. Knitted in Sesia Iride 4ply organic cotton.
Why You’ll Love This Knit Kit
- A generous 160 cm wingspan
- Garter stitch lets the colour gradient stand out
- Choose a kit with or without a circular needle
Construction
Worked flat from the centre top, the shawl grows through regular increases. Alternate two rows from each of the two cakes, using one strand at a time. Begin both cakes at the same colour to keep the gradient aligned.
Sizes and Measurements
| Project | Wingspan | Depth | Yarn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle shawl | 160 cm | 75 cm | 900 m |
Before You Start with Iride
The white leader yarn at the ends of an Iride cake is waste yarn. For a centre pull, remove the white leader before starting. If working from the outside, stop before the final white leader section and discard it. Do not knit or crochet the white leader into your project.
Yarn Requirements
| Size / project | Yarn | Strands held | Metres supplied |
|---|---|---|---|
| One size | Sesia Iride | Single | 900 m |
Two cakes supply 900 metres in total. Alternate between them as the pattern directs; do not hold the two strands together.
Your Kit Includes
900 metres of Sesia Iride in your selected shade, printed pattern and a Handmade with Love tag.
The With Needles option includes a 3.75 mm circular needle with an 80 cm cable. Knitting needles are excluded from the Without Needles option.
Needles and Notions
3.75 mm circular needle with an 80 cm cable, or the size needed to obtain tension. The shawl is knitted flat.
One stitch marker and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends. These are required separately.
Pattern Tension
24 stitches and 32 rows to 10 cm in garter stitch on 3.75 mm needles.
About the Yarn
Sesia Iride is a 4ply / fingering yarn made in Italy from 100% organic cotton, with 450 metres per cake. Its long gradient creates flowing colour changes. Choose your Iride shade from the kit options; availability depends on stock.
Pattern
Naturally Yarns N1683 printed knitting pattern included. Read the printed pattern, choose your size where applicable, check the kit contents and swatch before casting on.
Care
Follow the washing instructions on your yarn label. Reshape gently and dry flat; avoid hanging wet cotton, which can stretch.
Why We Love This Kit
A generous cotton shawl for enjoying long colour changes in simple garter stitch.
Skill level and techniques
Confident Beginner. The triangular shawl uses garter stitch, regular increases and alternating two cakes for a smooth colour transition.
Project guidance
This shawl lets the long colour gradient in Sesia Iride Cotton 4ply do the work. The Desert Sunset Triangle Shawl pattern N1683 is available separately.
Frequently asked questions
Do I hold both yarn cakes together?
No. Use one strand at a time, alternating two rows from each cake to align the gradient.
What is the white yarn at the end of an Iride cake?
It is a temporary leader and should be discarded, not knitted into your shawl.
How large is the shawl?
The listing gives approximately 160 cm wingspan and 75 cm depth.
Are needles included?
The With Needles option includes a 3.75 mm circular needle with an 80 cm cable; Without Needles does not.
Is this a beginner project?
It is suited to a confident beginner who can make increases and follow a simple repeating shawl pattern.